The summer skies will light up with a full moon in Leo-Aquarius on July 22, 2013 at approximately 2:16pm EST, 11:16 PST and 18:16 GMT. This beautiful new moon will be 0 degrees Leo/Aquarius. The last time we had a full moon grace us this beautifully was on January 26, 2013.

This will be a beautiful aspect for those that have placement of Leo anywhere in their chart or even Aquarius. However, all fixed signs (Aquarius, Taurus, Leo and Scorpio) will be affected due to Mercury which hasn’t gone completely direct yet. Read about it here.

The last time the full moon was in Leo was January 26, 2013 at 7 degrees, thus this moon is more intense for those early born Leo’s. Leo encourages protection and security for the family and home. This full moon will also aspect fixed signs which will lead to impeccable endings that were needed to make a pathway for new beginnings.

According the American Indian tribes, the first full moon in July is also known as the Full buck moon where the new antlers are formed on the bucks. The common name is Full Thunder Moon since thunder and rain usually light up the sky bringing needed calmness to the summer sun and heat.

July will not be uneventful with mercury in retrograde (read about it here) and Jupiter having already entered Cancer and formed a T-Square. There will also be a Uranus-Saturn opposition. In the Vedic vision this is when Ketu and Saturn discuss what really has to go. To look back the dates when it last occurred would be to look at October 2008, and August of 2010. This time it will be exact on July 29, 2013. However, this full moon will not leave without residue. The full moon will create a grand cross on July 29 and most people can feel it 5 days before and 5 days after. This opposition will continue throughout July and part of August.

As seasons change, the full moons are a sign of change and force many humans to feel frustrated due to the gravitational pull of the moon around the Earth and the sun. A couple of days before the full moon, usually two to three, the energy begins to shift and is considered a “Waxing” stage.

Thus the moon moves further behind the Earth and the Sun’s radiance makes it look like a large white spot in the sky. This gravitational pull affects the weather patterns which can result in high tides (great for surfing). The full moon gives justification to irritability, anxiousness and often love-hate relationships. This is not a negative but rather a positive. The main reason for this is because by the time the moon passes, the answers are crystal clear which will in fact energize many to be more relaxed and vigorous.

This moon will defiantly take many of us back and expect the unexpected. All of our five senses will be lighted with the Full Moon – however, the energy may cause sarcasm and hyperbolic behavior especially in area of interpersonal relationships of all kinds. The energy is so intense that vivid dreams are predictable. Bleeding and hemorrhaging are more likely during a Full Moon, so take care.

This is the time to collect, contemplate and be thankful; work on productivity and accomplishment. Love and Romance go wild under a Full Moon, especially around midnight. The full moon naturally attracts high objectivity, clear mindedness and an awareness of one’s own needs and the needs of others.

Often full moons are compared to chapters in a book; the notion of creating new chapters in our own lives is like a chapter in a book. Every full moon gives us an opportunity change things that logically need modification because of circumstances that are no longer working. Whether it is the way we communicate, interact, perceive a situation, or deal with difficulties in our own lives.

As the moon begins to move from light to darkness and creates a metamorphism to a New moon, we manifest an idea or a thought. The powerful energy of the new moon (which was couple of weeks ago) gave initiation of clarity in what needs to change. Now the idea or a change has come to its fruition and we now have to plant the seeds necessary. In easier terms, we could end a chapter in our lives or even began a new one. But changes will be the climax.

The Moon in Leo marks a time of determination and charisma. Ruled by the Sun, Leo creates a power of cordiality, aspiration, and susceptibility. People may feel inspired, recognized, and generous. It is a good time to chase passion, be collective, and to help others.

Like the Lion that symbolizes Leo, people may feel dignified but also crave for support and feedback. Care needs to be taken to avoid dramatic demonstrations, to grab the spotlight, or leadership positions. There is an emotional need to want and be admired by others. Expression of feelings may be in a childlike manner – either lightheartedly or dramatically. There is also a natural tendency to be around children. Nurturing others by giving praise and encouraging them to be strong, bold and fearless is the key of Leo’s strength. There is also a desire to view a mother or a motherly figure to be magnificent, remarkable or respected person, and look for independence, friendliness and strength in that relationship.

The Leo energy can sometimes cause us to be more prejudiced, stubborn, contented, exasperated, egotistical, self-important, and denigrating. It’s harder (but not impossible) to make changes or be flexible, Since the Moon is the closest ‘Planet’ to Earth, and this satellite literally zips around the Zodiac, completing its circuit in less than a month. It also touches us more deeply than most Planets.

The influence of this FULL MOON can be especially difficult or challenging for those who were born under a FULL MOON PHASE, as well as for those of the fixed Sun Signs [Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius and Taurus].

The moon in Leo is Lively, Courageous, Melodramatic, Executive, Organized AND UNPREDICTABLE. It is my suggestion that you purchase a Green candle and carve your name one through the wick. Anoint the candle with lemon oil or Lavender oil and chant the psalm 65. You may also choose to recite a mantra every morning until the next moon cycle. Remember that with all applications of psalms and mantras achieving the desired result is dependent upon the quality of intention, and when it comes to finding satisfying relationships, it is of the greatest importance to begin with a clear understanding of what your goal should be.

The mantras can be hard to pronounce for many are a powerful source of energy. The mantra for Leo moon is:

“Om Sri suryaya namaha”

(Om Shree sur-ya-ya nam-aha)

This mantra will aid greatly in the peaceful and sweet transition to a new and positive energy states.

With every moon cycle, remember to cross out the old affirmation even if there is the slightest change and create new ones. The perfect number for aspiration is 10. This means to list 10 aspirations and recite them every night until the next moon cycle. Remember never make the affirmations beginning with “I want”, it must be worded “I need to be guided…”

Please note I am not an Astrologer nor claim to be one. The Vedic readings incorporate the energies for the moon and sun guiding the reader to bring the most cultivating answers to everyday changes which bring forks in the road and to make your own destiny through answers of the future. Hence, if you are looking for magnified events which would affect your journey I would suggest you make an appointment with my recommended astrologers and see what journey is ahead for you. I am just your guide to show you how your actions and decisions cause you forks in the road.

These are general tendencies though some personal things can be similar to what I have explained. Each chart, vision, destiny, karma and spiritual path is individualized by the grace of the higher power. To find out how this moon will affect you personally, I highly recommend you make an appointment to speak to my recommend astrologer Leslie Hale or my recommended group of astrologers to lead you to the best way to deal with conflict resulting in peaceful solutions.

Share this beautiful journey which we call life with gratitude, peace, love, humility and honesty which embraces changes which bring sublime bliss. I hope that it is the best journey you have ever taken.